LM13,500 PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. DE MARCO ON BEHALF OF THE MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND

The President and Mrs. de Marco this morning presented specialised apparatus and white goods to various individuals with special needs and to philanthropic institutions and on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund. The total sum presented this morning was that of Lm13,500. Since the beginning of the year, the Malta Community Chest Fund presented more than Lm62,000 worth of goods and financial assistance to philanthropic institutions and to individuals with special needs.

Six institutions and 67 individuals benefitted from this help. Among the beneficiaries were the Salesian Pastoral Youth Service, Fatima House, Fra Diego Home, Villa Chelsea and St. Joseph Home.

President de Marco said that the Malta Community Chest Fund donates the money it collects from individuals and organisations to those who need help. He mentioned the various activities which the Malta Community Chest Fund organises to raise funds not only for distribution among the institutions, but also among individuals who may also be in need. This, said President de Marco is the role of the MCCF, that of being of service to Maltese society by contributing that which neither state aid, nor individual finances can give. He thanked the volunteers for their help in all the activities and initiatives which the MCCF undertakes.